From the proud lineage of the marine family Cephalopods which possess well-developed senses, each animal is housed in a specially designed tank to best showcase its unique ability. Every Master uses a special camouflaging technique that helps in averting predators or blending into the environment.
Come see the latest changing act in town! The sea’s greatest masters of disguise have arrived in Singapore.
Mimic Octopus
Leading the pack is the talented impersonator, Mimic Octopus, an expert at confusing its predators by mimicking their appearances and movements. A fairly recent discovery, the Mimic Octopus was first identified in Sulawesi, Indonesia, in 1998. In the face of danger, this clever animal mimics its predator’s physical appearance and movements, switching between disguises with ease, right down to colour, shape and behaviour. Part of its wide ranging repertoire includes the venomous lionfish, sole fish and banded sea snake.
Giant Pacific Octopus
Housed in a specially constructed maze-like tank, watch the 7kg heavy weight Giant Pacific Octopus manoeuvre its way through tight spaces as small as 8 centimetres for food. Highly intelligent animals, they are able to open jars and solve mazes in lab tests. In addition to its astounding flexibility, look out for changes in the skin’s colour and texture to match that of its surroundings – all in a day’s work for this natural performer.
Pharaoh Cuttlefish
Quick-change artiste Pharaoh Cuttlefish takes camouflaging up one notch by morphing its colour and pattern to that of sea objects. Found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, the expressive Pharaoh Cuttlefish uses its colour changing ability to mate, feed and signal change in mood. Able to change its looks in a split second, marvel as it blends seamlessly into its surroundings. By quickly changing the colour and pattern of its skin, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it as that piece of coral one minute, and a neon sign board another.
Nautilus
Rounding up the troupe is the hard-shelled Nautilus, the master of counter shading. With a dark top and light bottom, the Nautilus shell serves well to hide it from prying eyes. The only member of the Cephalopod class to have a fully developed shell which encases its entire body, this animal disguises itself most effortlessly.
Expect the unexpected with the Masters of Disguise,
only at Underwater World Singapore!
Double Year-End Promotions
To ring in some festive cheer amidst the gloom of the economic downturn, Underwater World Singapore will be pleased to offer 2 promotions instead of the usual single year-end promotion. Both promotions will run concurrently from 15 Nov 2008 – 1 Jan 2009. Details as follows:
A)
Buy 2 adult admission tickets at prevailing published rates and get 2 child admission tickets free.
2 Adult + 2 Child = S$45.80 (UP: $75)
B)
An exclusive promotion with DBS Bank at 30% off published admission rates (adult/child) for DBS & POSB debit & credit cardholders.
Above promotion is only applicable to local residents of Singapore (i.e. Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Holders of Employment Passes, Workers’ Permit or Dependant’s Pass);
To qualify, visitors are required to produce relevant identifications;
This promotion is not applicable with any other ongoing promotions;
One identification (for proof of eligibility) is only allowed to purchase one discounted ticket;
For DBS promotion, payment must be made by DBS/POSB credit/debit card.
